Audit Director for Treasury and Capital Markets

Job description

In this compelling leadership position, the Audit Director for Treasury and Capital Markets will lead and oversee internal audit coverage for Fannie Mae’s Treasury and Capital Markets division, including pricing, trading, credit risk transfers, structured transactions, and related oversight and support functions. This role ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, evaluates risk management practices, and provides strategic insights to senior leadership to strengthen governance and control frameworks.

This role also encompasses auditing treasury operations, ensuring robust control over liquidity management, funding, and balance sheet management. THE IMPACT YOU WILL MAKE The Audit Director for Treasury and Capital Markets role will offer you the flexibility to make each day your own, while working alongside people who care so that you can deliver on the following responsibilities: Audit Leadership Develop and execute a risk-based audit plan for treasury and capital markets activities, including pricing, hedging, structured transactions, credit risk transfers, interest rate risk management, liquidity risk management, and related activities.

Oversee planning, fieldwork, and reporting for audits, ensuring adherence to professional standards and internal policies. Risk and Control Assessment Conduct continuous risk monitoring and maintain an up-to-date risk profile for the Treasury and Capital Markets division. Identify emerging risks and recommend proactive control enhancements. Ensure a solid understanding of the key controls in place to prevent or detect unauthorized trading.

Develop an audit approach to review front, middle, and back-office controls, including valuation, settlement, and risk limit framework development and monitoring. Stakeholder Engagement Build and maintain strong relationships with senior business leaders, regulators, and external auditors. Communicate audit findings and recommendations clearly and effectively to executive management. Team Management Lead and mentor a team of audit professionals, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

Provide coaching and career development opportunities to team members. Regulatory and Industry Expertise Stay current on regulatory developments (SEC, FINRA, CFTC, FHFA, etc.) and industry best practices impacting treasury and capital markets. Ensure audit methodologies align with IIA Standards and applicable regulatory guidance.